Water Distribution Improvements Phases 1 & 2

The City of Litchfield, Illinois is requesting bids for Water Distribution Improvements Phases 1 & 2, a water main installation project with bids due November 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., and a pre-bid meeting scheduled for October 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements.

The scope encompasses installation of approximately 6,127 linear feet of 14-inch diameter water main, 11,886 linear feet of 8-inch diameter water main, and 980 linear feet of 6-inch diameter water main with all appurtenances. Work includes directional bores—specifically a cased bore under Illinois Highway 16 and rock bores—with an alternate material option available for the 8-inch diameter main. Additional components include 988 linear feet of 6-inch diameter C900 DR-18 PVC water main at a minimum 42-inch bury depth, 10,276 linear feet of 8-inch diameter C900 DR-18 PVC water main, and 817 linear feet of 8-inch diameter HDPE DR-11 water main via directional bore.

A 10 percent bid bond is required. Funding sources include local sources. Questions must be submitted to John A. Weiter, P.E. at HMG Engineers, Inc. (618-577-2240 or jwieter@hmgengineers.com) no later than seven days prior to the bid date. Plans and specifications are available through Drexel Technologies at http://planroom.drexeltech.com for a fee. The City of Litchfield is located at 120 E Ryder Street, Litchfield, Illinois 62056; contact 217-324-5253.